Racing Illustrated: Volume 1: Numbers 1-22 Inclusive [July 2nd - November 27th 1895]. Volume II: Numbers 23-52 Inclusive [December 4th 1895 - June 24th 1896] Two Volumes.
Smurthwaite, Henry [Edited by] Vigilant of the Sportsman
(Book #ID 81579)
Published at the Offices of The Sportsman, London 1895-1896. London 1895-1896.
Uniform matching first edition hard back binding in publisher's original crocodile skin effect donkey brown cloth covers, gilt title lettering [and to the spine of volume II], rider's cap, crop and horse shoe in gilt to the front cover of each volume, all page edges gilt, lemon end papers. Folio 14½'' x 10½''. Contains 388; 612 pages of text with many superb and clear monochrome photographs throughout, front covers with volume details bound-in to volume II. A little mottling of the surface covers to volume II, contents not affected, light rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends and corners, hinges sound and tight and in Very Good clean condition. Auctioneer's Bill of Sale from 1984 loosely enclosed. Heavy pair. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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